PREETY ANAND PORTFOLIO I
Preety Anand Architect Dipl. Ing. Architecture / MArch born on 05.04.1983 in Frankfurt/Main (Germany) Nationality: German
2017 2016 2013 2011 2008
Zone 4
CLOUD
“The Chemical Machine” Retur[n]ing Matter “Waterbellies” “HFG_of_Main”// Offenbach Viewing Tower // Koblenz
Parametric structural design
Computational Design Research
Luminescent sculpture
Computational Design Research
Master Thesis
Architectural Association School of Architecture [London]
Workshop Analogue/ Digital
Diplom Ing. Thesis Viewing Tower/ Structure Technische Universität Darmstadt
2007 2006 2005 2004
“Minimum Impact House”// Frankfurt M. Taipei Botanical Garden // Taipei Housing Artist’s Housing Kumartuli // Kolkata Landscape Design Competition Housing Bugis Art Gallery // Singapore Sculptural High Rise // Sevilla Slum Habitat design // Ahmedabad
“Ornamental Organism” Huckepack
National University of Singapore
Museum Mixed Use Highrise Slum redevelopment
Concert house Extension
Vastu Shilpa Foundation / CEPT University (Ahmedabad)
Rain walk
2017
This design study engages with the development of a light weight tree top walk spanning between high grown trees in the Amazonian rainforest. It is important for the material of the structure to have a low self weight and to be structurally high performing. Considering these requirements, it is proposed to construct the tree top walk of resin impregnated carbon fibre strands. Drones are utilized to weave the carbon fibres. The strand weaving pattern follows the internal force flow of the tree top walk. The tree top walk has a total span of 200 m with 11 support points in total.
Preety Anand Computational Design Research
WORKFLOW & STRATEGY
WORKFLOW Site for tree-top walk selected
Mapping of tree heights
Live load of 5 kN/m² and self load applied for form finding pupose
Supporting trees identified and outline of tree top walk generated
Compressive forces in upper part, minimizes deflection of walk way
Tensile forces in lower part and connectors
Development of hybrid structure in order to minimize deflection
Structural behaviour of hybrid structure analyzed
STRATEGY Drones weave carbon fibre strands
Weaving pattern of carbon fibre strands follows stress pattern of tree top walk under live and self load
Support point of tree top walk
Zone 4
2017
The objective of this computational design study is to develop a proposal for a high-rise building structure capable of coping with high wind loads. The first step of this study is to test a range of geometries in regards to their overall performance with the parametric engineering plug-in Karamba. The key aspects for evaluation are overall displacement, bending moment, compressive and tensile forces. After identifying the most successful geometry within this group, geometrical parameters affecting the specific morphology are modified with the plug-in Octopus in order to further improve the key aspects of the structural behaviour. The morphological articulation and material distribution of the structure respond to inner forces. For the deployment scenario the harbour area of Bremerhaven in northern Germany is selected. Preety Anand Computational Design Research
Selection of typical high rise geometries
Size of opening dependant on surrounding forces
WIND Effect of wind load onto high rise structure
Tensile forces result in thinner dimension of structural members
Geometries are tested under wind load
WIND Zone 4 0,56 kN/m² Zone 3 0,47 kN/m² Zone 2 0,39 kN/m² Zone 2 0,32 kN/m²
Compressive forces result in larger dimension of structural members
Main access route through core Gene pool of geometries developed iteratively
Typical wind load in Germany and chosen site for deployment of high rise structure
WORKFLOW & STRATEGY
Pressure keeps constant with height (Lee ward side)
STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE OF TYPICAL HIGH-RISE GEOMETRIES
Wind load and maximum displacement
Utilization / tensile and compressive forces
Bending moments
Number of beams: 3405 Total mass: 88148 kg Height: 50 m Volume: 7200 m³ Maximum displacement: 0.205 m
Maximum bending moment 5.88 kNm
Maximum displacement: 0.042 m
Maximum bending moment 1.01 kNm
Maximum displacement: 0.018 m
Maximum bending moment 0.98 kNm
Number of beams: 690 Total mass: 32106 kg Height: 54 m Volume:7000 m³
Number of beams: 690 Total mass: 29262 kg Height: 58,8 m Volume: 7255 m³
OPTIMIZATION PROCESS WITH OCTOPUS Number of beams: 690 Total mass: 53889 kg Height: 90 m Volume: 44207 mÂł Maximum displacement: 0.15 m
Maximum bending moment 2 kNm
SELECTED OPTION
The optimization process led by the plug-in Octopus pursues reducing tensile and compressive forces (kNm) as well as minimizing the bending moment (kN/m²). A wide variety of sub-options was developed and tested, while the ideal solution was meant to offer a balance between structural performance and architectural expression.
INNER FORCES AFFECT STRUCTURAL ARTICULATION
“Cloud”
2016
“Cloud” is a floating luminescent sculpture, which generates a play of diffuse and direct illumination due to its surface treatment. “Cloud” has been entirely designed and analysed by computational design tools including Grasshopper, Galapagos, Millipede and Diva. Gaining insight about the illumination behaviour of each of the design options as well as strategically optimizing the design is the aim of the simulations conducted with the Diva plug-in. This study shows that designing should be a form of research and that this research may be open ended, which stands in contrast to the intuitive design approach. Preety Anand Computational Design Research
Wide flood luminous distribution of chosen light
Positioning of lights within sculpture
Illumination Visualization
Radiation map
GRASSHOPPER DEFINTION
The volume of the sculpture is populated with points. These serve as the The perforated “cloud� is placed in a testing space basepoint for spheres, which create the intended perforation by a trimming in order to analyse the illuminance qualities with the command. The ratio between surface area and perforation is controlled by the the plug-in DIVA. Galapagos plug-in. Perforation ratios of 8,10,15 and 20% are created.
ANALYSIS IN DIVA
Surface with five randomly placed points The volume of the floating sculpture is is positioned within a bounding box. The generated with the help of the Milipede base surface helps in controlling the extent plug-in. of the sculpture.
“CLOUD� VARIATIONS & DIVA ANALISYS CATALOGUE
8% Perforation
10% Perforation
15% Perforation
20% Perforation
Random distribution
Random distribution
Random distribution
Random distribution
Consistent
Consistent
Consistent
Consistent
perforation radius
perforation radius
perforation radius
perforation radius
8% Perforation
10% Perforation
15% Perforation
20% Perforation
Distribution around attractor points
Distribution around attractor points
Distribution around attractor points
Distribution around attractor points
Consistent
Consistent
Consistent
Consistent
perforation radius
perforation radius
perforation radius
perforation radius
8% Perforation
10% Perforation
15% Perforation
20% Perforation
Distribution around attractor points
Distribution around attractor points
Distribution around attractor points
Distribution around attractor points
Perforation radius dependent on distance from
Perforation radius dependent on distance from
Perforation radius dependent on distance from
Perforation radius dependent on distance from
attractor point
attractor point
attractor point
attractor point
OPTIMIZED DESIGN
20% Perforation located at the floor facing part of the sculpture Consistent perforation radius
Optimized design option
Radiation map of optimized version
Visualization of optimized version
Suspensions points contain electric wiring
Separately 3D printed segments made of lightweight translucent material
Direct light is emitted through the bottom part of the segment as the perforation is concentrated here
The orientation of the electric light source and the perforation is coordinated Subdivision according to geometrical composition
FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY CONCEPT
Diffuse lighting emitted through upper half of the cloud segments, as there is no perforation here
Behavioural Matter_�The Chemical Machine�
2013
This thesis argues for a cybernetic building system, which is capable of regulating the micro and macro environment by chemically led communication as well as purposeful morphological regulation between parts by continuous feedback loops. The proposal originates from a critique on current disparate multicomponent building systems. This research investigates an adaptive biological system of self regulation and intercellular communication that prevents from systemic failure - the Slime mould. To enable communication and self regulation within the architectural context, the self-perpetuating Belousov Zhabotinsky chemical reaction, which is mathematically equivalent to the slime mould, is materialised to tangible solid matter. Robert Stuart-Smith / Tyson Hosmer Architectural Association-School of Architecture, London
MULTI COMPONENT SYSTEMS RESULTING IN PREMATURE SYSTEMIC FAILURE
SLIME MOULD
INTERCELLULAR CHEMICAL COMMUNICATION
CHEMICAL MACHINE
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN COMPONENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL SELFREGULATION SELFREGULATION
Current building system
Reyner Banham, Environmental Bubble
Reyner Banham, Anatomy of a dwelling
The research aims to situate the adaptive and information processing capabilities of the slime mould within an architectural context. The behavioural intelligence of the slime mould including the communicative and regulative mechanisms are mathematically expressed with the Two Variable Oregonator model. The biological modes of information processing can be retraced chemically, as the Belousov- Zhabotinsky Reaction and the slime mould share the same systemic logic. Therefore, we are implementing chemistry as a synthetic means within matter to embedd slime mould intelligence into architecture.
MOTIVATION
CURRENT ARCHITECTURE
RESEARCH: SLIME MOULD
Processing: Simulation showing communication in slime mould
Equivalent biological and chemical modes of information processing
RESEARCH: BELOUSOV ZHABOTINSKY REACTION Materialization of BZ-solution to solid building components
DESIGN SPECULATION:GLOBAL MASSING
DESIGN RESEARCH Fabrication process of components
Geometry of component
Scale and productivity of component
Linear vs. hexagonal array of components
Biological agents Emit oxygen for environment and inhabitant
Porous Membrane Enables sensing of carbondioxide and moisture exchange with microenvironment
Material system
DESIGN RESEARCH
Building components Allow morphological and environmental selfregulation by mechanical oscillation and emission of light
DESIGN RESEARCH
Exterior Tensile Membrane CO2 Sensing pores/ Perturbation points Embedded biological vessels with Oxygen emitting pores
Sub-processors Macroenvironment
Internal Tensile Airtight Membrane
Sub-processors Microenvironment
Interior Tensile Membrane Homogenous distribution of pores for sensing Embedded biological vessels with emitting pores
Pressurized Volume
Prototypical space
DESIGN RESEARCH Geometry of space
Matter distribution
Logic of space
Ret[u]rning Matter
2011
The purpose of this workshop was to explore new opportunities in architectural design by the means of digital and physical coding as well as through the manipulation of the Gray Scott algorithm. Our team has responded to this brief with two Gray Scott patterns which overlapped and also interacted with one another into a mutation within the digital format. This allowed for different printing settings within one model, and the physical graduation of mutation. Through this secondary reaction diffusion an emergent pattern is derived which cannot be observed with the single Gray Scott pattern.
Alisa Andrasek // Jose Sanchez Architectural Association-School of Architecture, London
DIGITAL EXPLORATION Mutation in sequences
PHYSICAL: 3D PRINTING
GCODE & Rapman Due to the presence of two Gray Scott patterns there were two different point classes in the Processing script. This has allowed for two different allocations of printing procedures for a single model through the use of GCODE. The model below was assigned two different settings of nozzle speed in printing on the Rapman machine. Through the physical printing procedure the contradistinction of the two patterns has been amplified creating a complex textural dialogue.
Behavioural Affects// ”Waterbellies”
2011
The agenda of this workshop was to explore the organization of matter and the flow of energy, hydraulics, in order to design a kinetic lighting device. The “Waterbellies” are interconnected water pouches where displacement of water from one pouch to another occurs due to varying vertical positioning and intentional weight differences within the system. The displacement of water is the primary force behind the movement of the “Waterbellies”. Once a pouch is filled with water, it becomes a light source due to the temporary refraction of ambient light. The “Waterbellies” patterns light through its movement. Interconnecting pouches of varying weights form a cluster enabling the flow of energy. Rob Stuart-Smith / Tyson Hosmer Architectural Association-School of Architecture, London
FABRICATION PROCESS
Cluster
PROTOTYPE
Pouch
Single Unit
System
System: Local and global Following a number of tests a system prototype is developed, which relies on the interdependency of every clusters. The clusters are deliberately different regarding their weight. This imbalance is the base for this system to get activated and to move perpetually. The clusters are globally mechanically interconnected, so that activating one cluster leads to the time delayed activation of a neighbouring cluster.
Silicone Pouches
False Ceiling with hooks
Tubes, Cable Ties, Nylon Thread, Wire
HFG of Main // Offenbach M. [Germany]
2008
Analysing the existing school shows a great difference between the strong, creative and diverse soul and its limiting body. The search for a spatial structure begins, which gives the soul the freedom to grow and develop. This process based growth depends on relationships and communication. A spatial structure is developed, which offers multiple relationships and communication due to the informal in-between open spaces. The minimised plans and materials of the inhomogeneous volumes will allow the programme and infill to grow. The new building is a process itself: It has the ability to constantly absorb new contents and grow from the inside. This process is based on relationships and the potential of the soul.
Prof. Wolfgang Lorch Technische Universität Darmstadt
PROCESS
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City “Offebach”
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Sun deck
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Industrial Design
Sculpture workshop
Arts
Theatre
Media & Film
Elevation north, 1:500
Media & Film
Long section, 1:500
Arts
Sculpture workshop
Industrial design
Detail section of arts department showing different types of studios and variety of internal relationships
Detail elevation arts department
PROCESS
Aim: Continuous spatial structure
Sequence of rooms
Method: Cutting and folding
Sequence of “rooms”
Process:Trial and error
Viewing Tower // Koblenz [Germany]
Adding variations of a module => Continuous space
2008
The immediate context and the distance to the city’s attractions determine the vertical organization of the tower. Thus the way up inviting you to pause and enjoy nature becomes a spatial structure, gaining the same importance as the viewing platform itself. The construction has been conducted with steel hollow sections, simply supported. While opaque parts are covered with weatherproof corten steel sheets, transparent parts are encased with a stainless steel net.
Prof. Johann Eisele Technische Universität Darmstadt
Final Model (Wood/ Board)
Elevation west, 1:225
Section, 1:225
10 mm weatherproof Steel sheets Primary structure
Shell Stainless steel net Primary structure
“Continuous ribbon“
Simple beam, simply supported Steel sheet flooring, anti slick Bearing grid, 200 mm Fixing Steel sheet 10 mm
Shell
Steel sheet 10 mm Horizontal- / vertical fixation Primary structure Horizontal- / vertical fixation Steel sheet 10 mm
Simply jointed
DETAIL SECTION, 1:50
Roof
PROCESS Envisioned Programme organization
Services (toilets etc.)
Common Studio
Library
Private Private
Void=> common space Common Studio
Translation into spatial structure
Shared Studio
Common studio
Void=> common space
Minimum Impact House// Frankfurt M. [Germany]
2007
The artist’s hotel, an integral part of the existing arts’ network of Frankfurt’s northern part, is a platform for national and international artists. The functional diversity found on the urban level is purposefully translated into a spatial and functional structure. Thus, a variety of studios, common spaces and individual rooms are interlinked and externally identifiable by different materials, volumes and window sizes. The facade becomes a large canvas facing the popular public space. The boarding house culturally enriches the “Friedberger Platz” and its immediate surrounding. Prof. Manfred Hegger Technische Universität Darmstadt
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Plan level 3, 1:1:250
1) Shed roof 1)
Kitchen
U value= 0.17 W/m²K Solar cells on substructure Separation layer Insulation (as sloping layer) OSB-panel 20 mm Insulation 160 mm Double -T-beam PE-foil OSB-panel 20mm + Coating
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Private
Painting studio
Private
2) Exterior wall
Common space
2)
U value = 0.1 W /m²/K Coating and finish plaster Reinforcing tape Rendering plaster Softboard 90 mm Timberframe Infilling : Double-T-beam and Cellulose 260 mm OSB-panel 20 mm Installation-layer with cellulose 50 mm Gypsum plasterboard 12.5 mm
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3) Floor construction
Wood-concrete-composite floor Concrete slab120 mm Laminated timber floor 160 mm
Library
4) 3) 2)
Exhibition 5)
Section BB, 1:125
Public workshop
4) Studio Facade
Float glass 6mm Translucent solar cells (in gap) Float glass 6mm Vacuum or argon filling Float glass
Sculpture workshop 5)
5) Floor
U-value = 0.17 W /m²/K Cement screed 60 mm PE-foil Polystrol 100 mm PE- foil Concrete slab 200 mm Foam glass 150 mm Foundation course
PROCESS
“Adaptive microcosm”// Kolkata [India]
2007
The district “Kumartuli” depends on a network of workshops, raw material dealers and residencies. The semi permanent character of the settlement, socially important streets, the efficient and adaptive nature of space are key themes of “Kumartuli”. Thus, the periodical shift of density, the efficient and complex spatial structures are key aspects of the proposed housing typology. The proposed residential block is adaptable to various spatial scenarios and to future population developments. Key elements are an elevated “street” including public spaces, structures like shrines, washing areas, courtyards as well as the adaptable units.
Prof. Tan Teck Kiam National University of Singapore
Residential
Courtyard
Open space
void
Courtyard
Plan level 3 (+6 m), 1:133
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DETAIL UNIT
1. Temporary extension 2. Folding bed/ daytime shelf 3. Storage system in floor 4. Folding shelves 5. Storage system in wall 6. Folding staircase
A) Facade Construction Plywood panel 2cm Battens on counter battens RC wall 12,5 cm Gap 17,5 cm for shelves Plywood panel 2 cm
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Plywood panels 2 cm Storage space 30 cm Plywood panel 2 cm Acoustic insulation 6 cm Plywood panel 2 cm
C) Partition wall
Plywood panel 2 cm Gap 10cm for folding shelves and beds Plywood with acoustic insulation Gap 10 cm for folding shelves and beds Plywood panel 2 cm 3 2
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D) Floor Construction Plywood panels 2 cm Storage space 25 cm Plywood panel RC slab 20 cm
Detail plan unit (+0 m & +3 m), 1:50
Detail section unit, 1:50
Art Gallery // Bugis [Singapore]
2006
A variety of activities take place on streets and pedestrian zones in the popular “Bugis� area. This not only highlights the need for public open spaces, but also the fact that a new-built needs to enrich the city spatially and functionally. Therefore, the proposed museum is floating over the chosen site, which is currently used as are a parking lot. A multifunctional public space with unconventional visual relationships to the floating museum above develops. Adjacent religious, social and artistic activities activate the open space. The design process was driven by the continuous transformation of massing and by developing a feasible structure for the floating museum. Prof. Joseph Lim National University of Singapore
PROCESS Lifting up volumes creates various spaces
Further refinement of massing and materiality
City views Museum space
Curtain wall
Offices and administration Vierendeel tube structure spanning between cores
City views
Secondary steel structure Circulation route Concrete cores
Program organization
Structure and cladding concept
CONCEPT
Conventional volumes placed on the two sites
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DETAIL “TUBE� Concept structure system The structure system is based on a continuous vierendeel truss, which spans between the five cores. The facade, highlighting the horizontal character of building, is wrapped around to highlight the importance of the underview. Interior materials are translucent, opaque and transparent, reducing the building mass by creating porosity and depth.
Artificial mountain
Tower
Floating pavilion Marshland Rainforest
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Taipei Botanical Garden// Taipei [Taiwan] Competition
BOTANICAL GARDEN TAIPEI
2007
The existing botanical garden has constantly been shrinking due to the urban growth of Taipei. Due to this process, the garden has lost its identity and its value as a place for recreation and education. The ecosystems of Taiwan are showcased in this garden in a compressed way referring to the urban density of Taipei. Experimental, process based and unique overlapping zones between the ecosystems evolve. The vertically and horizontally compressed habitat encourages biodiversity. The 3 ecosystems are partly created by an artificial accessible skin. Different vertical levels of perception are used to showcase different qualities of these ecosystems and the specific site. Prof. Bobby Wong National University of Singapore
Accessible climate active artificial skin “mountain�
Tree top walk circulation
Programmatic infill
Rainforest/ Marshland/ Mountain ecology
Site with main circulation
Marshland Manipulation of landscape and local climate supports development of marshland ecology.
Rainforest Artificial skin with opaque and transparent areas, ventilation flaps, artificial rain help generating the warm and humid climate.
Heat transition Artificial rain
Mountain Mountain skin has less opaque and more transparent parts with a low g value letting in a lot of light, but preventing heat transmission. Well distributed ventilation flaps, a purposeful orientation to the wind and a basement cooling system keep the temperature low.
Landmark: green tower Artificial mountain Sun light
Cooling
Landmark: Floating pavilion
PROCESS
Sculptural Tower // Sevilla [Spain]
2005
The vibrant site is an important interface between the calm residential area in the east and the lively city centre. This small oasis needs to be preserved, as there is also a lack of open spaces in the neighbourhood. A productive analogue-digital model based design process followed. The design concept has been inspired by the constant flow and vibrancy around the site. Thus, 4 images of a fictional rectangular body moving on the public space are captured. Due to the slender shape of the highrise, a major part of the open space is preserved. Urban impulses like views and functional relationships determine the internal organization. Prof. D. Weischede Technische Universität Darmstadt
Entrance Lobby
Shop
Shop Flat
Office
Cafe Office
Auditorium
Flat
Concept structure system The overlapping zones of the moving bodies are a crucial part of the structure system. By interlinking the four overlaps, the 80 m high skyscrapers gains enormous structural stiffness, without loosing its intended dynamic appearance.
Flat
Exhibition Cafe
Plans level 1/2/ 6/ 9, 1:400
Structure: cores with and without interlinking
Restaurant Alcazares Exhibition Auditorium
Elevation, 1:800
Cafe
Urban Skyline
Street
Shops
Habitat design in urban context// Ahmedabad, India
2005
The existing slum was analysed regarding the variety of lifestyles, family structures and spatial needs. Social, ecological and infrastructural aspects were important points as well. A range of interviews held inside and outside the slum formed the basis of the design concept. The key idea is the centrally located open space, which intentionally offers opportunities for social interaction and connects the slum to adjacent communities. Diversely scaled open spaces hierarchically flow into the residential area. All residential units are ground level based, which enables social interaction on the smaller scale. The flexible structure of the units are responsive to various family structures, which leads to a variety of housings types. Prof. Mathey/ Prof. B. Doshi T U Darmstadt // Vastu Shilpa Foundation // CEPT
School/ Community centre
“Vegetation”: Health centre and recreation space
Temple
Artist’s workshops Clinic/ market
Mid-income housing Commercial zone
Commercial zone
“Water”: Temple with spaces for social interaction
“Forest”: Green classrooms and community centre
Plan housing cluster and library, no scale
Section/ elevation housing cluster, no scale
PROCESS
Foyer defined by low and high points
Roof => Acoustic needs
Origin point of auditorium
Seating section => Surfaces follow functional & spatial needs
“Ornamental Organism”
2004
The thin and material efficient shell of the “Tridacna Maxima” protects the mollusc and offers intimacy. The growth of the fan shaped shell is responsive to the needs of the mollusc and to outer stress. It is based on the hyperboloidal parabloid, which is defined by curves with high and low points. The digital-analogue design process reveals similarities between the shell and the morphology of an opera house. The fan shaped structure is gradually transformed into an auditorium with the stage as the origin point of growth. The auditorium is the intimate core of the shell, while the building itself has a great urban impact. All enclosing surfaces are shaped according to functional and spatial needs such as the roof and the seating area. Prof. Karl-Heinz Petzinka Technische Universität Darmstadt
Inducing growth
Hyperboloidal parabloid
Curves defined by low and high points
Origin point of fan
Plan entrance level. no scale
Plan auditorium, no scale
SECTIONS Long section, no scale
Cross section auditorium, no scale
Cross section foyer, no scale
Kitchen and dining
Study
Living area
Terrace
Terrace
“Huckepack”
2004
The extension of a multifamily building, built in the 60s, is a light prefabricated timber frame construction. It consists of three rectangular bodies, comprising living, dining/ kitchen and study areas. The facade and the terraces are strongly dominated by a continuous linearity, as the linear facade is continued in the flooring of the terrace and then again in the balustrade. The sunscreen, sliding shutters with slats, generate diverse moods and light conditions in the interior. At night, an opposite effect can be seen. Prof. W. Lorch Technische Universität Darmstadt
Plans 1:200
Sections 1:200
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1 upper guide rail 2 idler pulley 3 elevation non sliding window 4 sealing 3 5 guide rail on z-girder 6 lower guide rail
shuttering lathing wooden beam 60/120mm lathing shuttering 2 larck board lathing 50mm aluminium square 50/50mm 2 layered bitumen sheet sloping insulation 40 -85 mm
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insulation 80 mm vapour barrier
Section Balustrade
Detail Kitchen window
Sliding window with sliding sunscreens, 1:20
boarded floor 20mm cement finish 50mm interlayer, diffusion-open insulation 60mm vapour barrier
Internal wall
External wall
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1 sheet steel 2 steel corner 60/120/5 mm 3 veneer board 30 mm on strapping 4 tread and riser 40 mm made of veneer board 5 banister O 20 mm, attached on veneer board 6 veneer board
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Stairs